Granville County Government

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville County Convention & Expo Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for the regular scheduled work session.

Please note that Commissioner work sessions are informal meetings focused on presentations and discussions. They are held in the smaller meeting room that does not have livestreaming capability. Formal actions and votes occur during regular Commissioner meetings in the auditorium, which are livestreamed on YouTube.

Any questions should be directed to Jessica Todd, Interim Clerk to the Board: https://www.granvillecounty.org/directory.aspx?EID=146

06/05/2026

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Look no further than the Granville County Library System and the 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story"!

The fun kicks off next week, so be sure to stop by all four library branches (Berea, South, Stovall, and Thornton) all summer long.

Contact Amy Carlson at the Thornton Library or Amy Kemp at the South Branch Library for more information on programming.

Richard H. Thornton Library (919-693-1121)

South Branch (919-528-1752)

06/04/2026

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center.

Highlights of the meeting included:

- Recognizing the Leadership Granville cohort. Leadership Granville is a professional development program sponsored by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.
- Receiving a presentation on the Granville County Litter Initiative, which will soon launch a new website with litter prevention information, a calendar of events, and information on how witnesses can report littering or other waste disposal issues.
- Moving final consideration of the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget to the June 15, 2026, regular meeting and scheduling a budget work session for June 8, 2026. The work session will begin at 9 AM at the Expo Center.
- Approving a task order with Kittleson and Associates, one of the county’s on-call engineering providers, to conduct due diligence work on a proposed industrial site in Butner. Funding for this project was provided by a grant from the NC Railroad Company.
- Directing the County Attorney to draft a contract and franchise ordinance for the collection of residential solid waste in unincorporated Granville County for consideration at the June 15, 2026, regular meeting.
- Moving consideration of a contract award for solid waste convenience site operations to the June 15, 2026, regular meeting.
- Appointing Brenda Williamson to the Vance Granville Community College Board of Trustees.
- Appointing James Garrett to the Granville County Social Services Board.

The next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is a budget work session scheduled for Monday, June 8, at 9:00 a.m. The Board of Commissioners will also have their regularly scheduled work session on Tuesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m. The next regular business meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center, located at 4185 US Highway 15, Oxford.

Time codes:

00:00 Call to Order and Invocation
04:57 Recognition of Leadership Granville Cohort
08:25 Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda
10:00 Presentation on the Granville Litter Initiative
30:18 Public Comments
01:09:00 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
01:13:35 Scheduling Additional Budget Work Session for Monday, June 8
01:28:00 Task Order for Industrial Site Due Diligence (NC Railroad Company Grant)
01:30:53 Exclusive Franchise for Residential Solid Waste - Clarification of May 18, 2026 Board Action
01:42:15 Solid Waste Convenience Sites Management and Franchise Agreement - Vendor Selection and Direction on Franchise Ordinance
02:10:13 Appointments - Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees
02:11:10 Appointments - Granville County Social Services Board
02:12:03 County Manager's Report
02:12:50 Board Presentations - Commissioner Gooch
02:14:02 Board Presentations - Commissioner Williford
02:15:20 Board Presentations - Commissioner Griffin
02:17:11 Board Presentations - Commissioner Cozart
02:18:00 Board Presentations - Commissioner May
02:21:36 Board Presentations - Commissioner Karan
02:25:36 Board Presentations - Chair Jay

06/04/2026

The Granville County Library System Berea Branch Library is participating in the North Carolina Department of Transportation helmet initiative, which supports bicycle helmet usage and promotion of cycling activities in the community.

The Berea Branch has helmets available in various sizes, and helmets can be picked up during the library's normal operating hours (while supplies last). Be sure to check out the bike safety quiz if you stop by!

The Berea Branch Library is located at 1211 US Highway 158, Oxford, and is open Tuesdays 9 AM to 3 PM, Thursdays 1 PM to 7 PM, and Fridays 9 AM to 3 PM.

06/03/2026

Granville County Department of Social Services (DSS) will participate in the regional Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Day in Warren County on Friday, June 12, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and wear purple on Monday, June 15.

📅Friday, June 12
⏲️10 AM to 2 PM
📌 Warren County Armory and Convention Center (501 US Highway 158 Business East, Warrenton)

This year's theme is "Building Strong Supports for Elders," emphasizing the importance of protecting and supporting older adults through education, prevention, reporting, and timely intervention.

Attendees will have access to valuable resources, educational information, giveaways, lunch, and opportunities to connect with organizations that support seniors and vulnerable adults. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. We hope you will join us in raising awareness and demonstrating your support for older adults in our community.

Join Granville County and representatives from Franklin, Person, Vance, and Warren counties on June 12 or show your support by wearing purple on June 15.

06/03/2026

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at the Granville County Convention & Expo Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC, on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss items included in the FY 2026-27 proposed budget.

Please note that Commissioner work sessions are informal meetings focused on presentations and discussions. They are held in the smaller meeting room that does not have livestreaming capability. Formal actions and votes occur during regular Commissioner meetings in the auditorium, which are livestreamed on YouTube.

Any questions should be directed to Jessica Todd, Interim Clerk to the Board: https://www.granvillecounty.org/directory.aspx?EID=201

05/29/2026

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville County Convention & Expo Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting.

📖 A copy of the agenda can be found on the Granville County Agendas and Minutes portal at: https://www.granvillecounty.org/129/Agendas-Minutes

📺 The live stream broadcast can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com//streams

❓ Any questions should be directed to Jessica Todd, Interim Clerk to the Board: https://www.granvillecounty.org/directory.aspx?EID=201

05/21/2026

Do you want to be more involved in your community? Granville County is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory boards and commissions.

- Animal Control Advisory Committee (Districts 5 and 7)
- Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
- Human Relations Commission (Districts 4 and 7)
- Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
- Social Services Board (1 County Appointment and 1 State Appointment)

For more information or to apply, visit the Granville County Website: https://www.granvillecounty.org/328/Boards-Commissions

To apply for the Social Services Board state-appointed vacancy, utilize the NC DHHS application: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/application-county-boards-social-services/download?attachment

To verify your district residency, visit the district map: https://www.granvillecounty.org/309/District-Map

05/21/2026

Most non-emergency county facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

Additional county services information:

🗑️ All Granville County solid waste disposal sites will operate on their normal schedule Memorial Day weekend. All sites will be open normal hours Saturday and Monday and closed on Sunday.

📖 All Granville County Library System branches will be closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

🐶 The Granville County Animal Shelter will operate on its normal schedule on Saturday, May 23. It will be closed on Sunday and Monday as usual. In case of emergency, please call 911.